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ALLIANCE BOARD OF EDUCATION Teacher - Instrumental Music/Band Teacher in Alliance, Ohio
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Position: Instrumental Music/Band Teacher at AHS/AMS
Employment Status: Regular/Full-Time 185 days per year This position does qualify for Health Benefits
Reports to: Building Principal
Description:
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. To teach according to the provided courses of study
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a four-year college or university
Masters Degree in related area preferred.
Appropriate State of Ohio certifications/license with a music endorsement, Major concentration in instrumental music.
Prior teaching experience is preferable
Strength in percussion is preferred, but not required.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
Skills that foster and facilitate learning and classroom management
Educational pedagogy
Possess knowledge of overall operation of an instrumental music program
Possess knowledge of budget as it relates to the band program
Knowledge of policies governing a high school band program
Meet and instruct assigned instrumental music classes in high school and middle school at the designated times
Provide and attend performance opportunities throughout the community and beyond
Maintain current inventory of fixed assets within the department, including cleaning, repairing and storing of band equipment
Coordinate band participation at extracurricular events, including concerts, football games, pep rallies, parades and other activities. Arrange transportation, lodging and meals for out of town events. Accompany and supervise students on out of town trips.
Support the Band Booster Club and activities
Student/teacher relationship
Professionalism
Knowledge of curriculum and concepts.
Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
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Ability to organize and coordinate work.
Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Demonstrates enthusiasm and a sincere desire to aid and ensure the safety of all.
Anticipates problems and unforeseen events and deals with them in an appropriate manner.
Proven attendance record and high moral character.
Promotes good social relatio
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